BBQ'ed corn gives cabbage coleslaw a hint of smoke along with sweet crunchiness that you will love as a summer side dish. Ingredients 3 Corn cobs left in husk and rinsed.2 Red chili peppers, washed, seeded and cut in halfOlive oil for brushing peppers 2 cups cabbage, shredded3 carrots, julienned1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 T chopped cilantro leaves1 T chopped mint leavesSalt and black pepper Dressing 2T lime juice 3T Peach white balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup Arbosana extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup cilantro leaves Preparation Can be done a day ahead on coals: Brush both sides of red pepper with olive oil. Char with skin side down. Remove from heat and dice. (Can be...
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the ones that bring the most joy. Whether you are looking for a fresh meal idea for lunch or something light for dinner, a pasta salad with Caesar dressing can completely transform your everyday menu. It is flavorful, rich, and refreshingly different, especially when made with fresh ingredients and premium extra virgin olive oil. At Beyond the Olive, we believe that great flavor starts with the right foundation. Our creamy Caesar dressing recipe uses our Arroyo Seco Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which adds depth and smoothness to every bite. This is not your usual Caesar; it is enhanced with crumbled blue cheese for a delightful Mediterranean twist that makes every forkful more satisfying. The secret...
GREEK WATERMELON SALAD
Ingredients:
1 personal sized watermelon, chilled and cubed
1 medium red onion, sliced thinly
2-3 Persian Cucumbers sliced
1 cup feta cheese
1 bunch fresh mint, chiffonade
1 lime
1/2 cup Beyond the Olive Pasadena Blend Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions: In a large serving bowl, drizzle the olive oil and lime over the watermelon. Add the red onion and toss. Break the feta cheese into chunks and add to the watermelon mixture, along with the mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold until incorporated.
Garnish with mint leaves and additional lime wedges. Serve chilled.
Feeling fancy? Cut everything into cubes:
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Light, quick and different. We interchange our ingredients for maximum creativity on your end. Your guests will think you are brilliant... then they'll ask where you got the amazing balsamic and salt! Salt on fruit? Sounds crazy - but try it for pumped up fruit flavor. INGREDIENTS 1 Honeydew Melon 1 Cantaloupe 4 tablespoons Peach White Balsamic OR Lemon White Balsamic 3 tablespoons mint leaves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons basil leaves thinly sliced Sriracha Sea Salt or Asian Ginger Sea Salt - a pinch or 2 to taste 1 Avocado, sliced PREPARATION Using a melon baller - scoop out both melons into a large serving bowl. Gently mix in the basil, mint and balsamic. Finish with sliced avocado...
It's a mouthful alright - and we didn't even list all of the ingredients! Here's a perfect quick side dish everyone will love, and it's a healthy alternative to heavy beans or pasta salads. Our Golden Masala Balsamic and Smoked Olive Oil make it unique. No need for lots of spices, because our balsamic combines various chili, ginger, oregano, cinnamon, cumin and other spices. It is warm but not spicy hot. Ingredients 1 bunch chopped black or red kale, about 4 cups 1 cup quinoa (cooked per the package instructions) 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (or mango) 1 (15 oz.) can organic black beans 1 1/2 cups chopped grape tomatoes 1/2 cup Golden Masala Balsamic 1/3 cup lime juice 2...
Ingredients 2 pounds quartered small red or gold potatoes (skins on) 1/3 cup Tuscan extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup Lambrusco Red Wine Vinegar 5 sliced scallions 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon mustard (we prefer spicy brown or Dijon) 1 teaspoon toasted caraway seeds 1 pound bacon or vegan bacon (cooked and crumbled) - optional 2 stalks celery chopped - optional, but we love the crunch 2 hard boiled eggs sliced - omit if vegan Salt Cracked Pepper Cover potatoes with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until tender; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Blend all remaining ingredients together - except for egg. Drizzle over potatoes and toss. Gently blend in egg, reserving a...
SPRING MIX AND FRUITY BALSAMIC DRESSING
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(Serves: 4)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Beyond the Olive Arbosana Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Beyond the Olive Blueberry, Blackberry or Fig Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste
10 cups Spring Mix or leafy greens, loosely placed
Directions:
Whisk olive oil and balsamic together in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place Spring Mix in a large salad bowl, drizzle dressing over greens and toss well.
Add any or all of the following to make your own special salad: crumbled Feta, sliced apples, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, cherry tomatoes.
